Visually stunning, the plated dish takes center stage with a melt-in-your-mouth lamb shank resting in a pool of vibrant green ramp-infused sauce. This is heightened by the garnishing of finely chopped fresh ramps and a side of rustic bread, forming an artistic palette of rustic browns against verdant greens.

Ramp-Packed Slow Cooker Lamb Shanks

Name: Ramp-Packed Slow Cooker Lamb Shanks
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 480 min
Total time: 500 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 bunch Ramps, 1 bunch leaves finely chopped, bulbs and stems thinly sliced; 2 Lamb Shanks, 2; Beef Broth, 2 cups; Red Wine, 1/2 cup; Olive Oil, 1 tablespoon; Salt, 1 teaspoon; ground Black Pepper, 1/2 teaspoon; Garlic, 2 cloves crushed; Loaf Rustic bread, 1 Loaf for serving

Category Main Course

Prep 20 minutes

Cook 480 minutes

Style American

Technique Slow Cooking

Diet Friendly Pescatarian

Daily Recipe: April 29, 2024

This recipe litterally screams Spring! The star of our dish is Ramps, a wild leek with a beautiful garlicky flavour that's a herald of warmer days. Paired with succulent slow-cooked lamb shanks, this unique fusion creates an American classic with a creative twist.

Ingredients (for 2)

1 bunch ramps - 1 bunch - leaves finely chopped, bulbs and stems thinly sliced
2 lamb shanks - 2
Beef broth - 2 cups
Red wine - 1/2 cup
Olive oil - 1 tablespoon
Salt - 1 teaspoon
Ground black pepper - 1/2 teaspoon
Garlic - 2 cloves - crushed
Loaf rustic bread - 1 Loaf - for serving

Preparation

Step 1 - 🧂🐑🍽️

Firstly, season the lamb shanks with 1 teaspoon of salt and a 1/2 teaspoon of ground black pepper evenly.
Step 2 - 🍳🔥🐑

Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add the seasoned lamb shanks to the pan and brown them on all sides. Once browned, transfer them to the slow cooker.
Step 3 - 🥬🍷🍳

To the same pan, add the thinly sliced ramp bulbs and stems, sauté until fragrant. Add a 1/2 cup of red wine to the pan and scrape up any bits stuck to the pan. Pour this mixture over the lamb shanks in the slow cooker.
Step 4 - 🍲⏲️🍖

Pour 2 cups of beef broth into the slow cooker. Set and cook it on low heat for 7-8 hours, or until the lamb shanks become tender.
Step 5 - 🥬🕰️👨‍🍳

When there are 30 minutes left of cooking time, stir in the finely chopped ramp leaves to the slow cooker.
Step 6 - 🍖🥣🥖

Serve the tender lamb shanks topped with the broth sauce, a sprinkle of fresh ramps, and a side of rustic bread.

Additional

This sumptuous dish is surprisingly simple to prepare, making it a great recipe for cooking with kids. Have them help to clean the ramps, ensuring they wash them thoroughly before chopping. You can also substitute beef shanks or short ribs in place of the lamb, if preferred.